TYPE: 2013 Horatio Alger Scholarship
CRITERIA: Plan to enter college in the US no later than fall 2013, critical financial need(preferably
$50,000 or lower adjusted gross income per family), involvement in co-curricular and
community activities, and a minimum GPA of 2.0.
AMOUNT: Varies
DEADLINE: October25, 2012
APPLICATION: www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
TYPE: RayKest Old Newsboys Memorial Scholarship
CRITERIA: Need is the primary factor in the selection process. The focus is also on accumulative
grade point average, college entrance exam scores, demonstrated leadership skills, extra
curricular activities, community service and the availability of other financial resources to
assist the students in completing his or her career education process.
AMOUNT: Varies on funds available and the number of qualified applicants.
DEADLINE: October19, 2012
APPLICATION: See Mrs. Reid ASAP
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TYPE: Elks National Foundation 2012 Most Valuable Student Scholarships
INSTITUTION: Open to US American schools, colleges, or universities
AMOUNT: Varies from $15,000 to$1,000 per year
CRITERIA: Based on scholarship,leadership, and Financial Need
DEADLINE: Application Deadline is December7, 2012
APPLICATION: www.elks.org/enf/scholars
TYPE: AES Engineers Scholarship
AMOUNT: $500
APPLICATION: Students will submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear of the scholarship page
of the following website: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
DEADLINE: October 5, 2012
TYPE: Engineers Foundation of Ohio
CRITERIA: Be a graduating high school senior,have at least a 3.0 GPA, meet the minimum SAT
(Math=600,
as set by theNational Society of Professional Engineers, and be a citizen of the United
States and a permanent resident of the State of
DEADLINE: December 15, 2012
APPLICATION: See Mrs. Reid
TYPE: Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
AMOUNT: $1,000
CRITERIA: Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the
following website: http://wwwabbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
DEADLINE: June 14, 2013
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TYPE: Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
AMOUNT: Ranges from $500 to $5,000 per year
CRITERIA: Must be enrolled as a full-time high school senior, a minimum grade point average of 3.0,
U.S.citizenship, and live in Ohio.
DEADLINE: February 15, 2013
TYPE: Northwest Chapter of Credit Unions 2013 Scholarships
AMOUNT: $1,500-$2,000
CRITERIA: To qualify, the applicant must plan to participate in post high school studies including
vocational, professional, and academic studies, not limited to colleges and universities.
APPLICATION: www.ohiocreditunions.org/scholarshipdeadline Feb. 22, 2013
TYPE: BigSun Scholarship
AMOUNT: $500
CRITERIA: The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a postsecondary
institute and currently involved I some sport at that institution or in the community.
APPLICATION: www.bigsunathletics.com
DEADLINE: June 21, 2013
TYPE: The Toledo Community Foundation Scholarships
CRITERIA: Through the generosity of many individuals, families and businesses, scholarships are
awarded on an annual basis from philanthropic funds which have been established with
Toledo Community Foundation. These awards assist local students in their pursuit of
higher education.
APPLICATION: Application materials for the 2012-2014 academic year are being update and posted on
their website as they become available. Pleasevisit www.toledocf.org for more
TYPE:
CRITERIA: Scholastic aptitude and prior academic achievement as demonstrated by your transcript,
individual motivation, ability and potential as demonstrated by your application,
demonstration of financial aid.
INSTITUTION: Varies depending upon the scholarship. See Mrs.Reid for more details.
DEADLINE: February 28, 2013
TYPE: B.Davis Scholarship
AMOUNT: $1,000
APPLICATION: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
DEADLINE: May 27, 2013
TYPE: The Ohio State University Alumni Club
AMOUNT: $600 minimum, merit-based scholarship
CRITERIA: Ranking in the top 10% of your high school graduating class, demonstrating involvement
in school and community activities, and showing a sound interest and positive attitude
toward college.
INSTITUTION: The
APPLICATION: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/osuor see Mrs. Reid for a paper application
DEADLINE: Strict deadline of January 15, 2013
TYPE: Herff Jones Believe in You Scholarship & Principal’s Award
CRITERIA: This scholarship supports the importance of a well-rounded education and gives you the
opportunityto recognize leadership, academic performance, or community service.
AMOUNT: $2,000-$12,000
DEADLINE: Feb. 8th, 2013
APPLICATION: www.herffjones.com/biuscholarship
TYPE: WoodCounty Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship
AMOUNT: $2,000
CRITERIA: Applicants need to concentrate in the study of medical, nursing or allied health
professional fields. This scholarship is based on financial need, academic achievement,
accomplishments and references.
TYPE: PhiDelta Kappa Scholarship
AMOUNT: $500
CRITERIA: Students who are planning to major in a professional education major
beginning in the Fall of 2013.
APPLICATION: http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/prospective.htm
DEADLINE: February 1, 2013
schools and plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges,
universities or vocational schools.
AMOUNT: $1,000
APPLICATION: Pleasesee Mrs. Reid
DEADLINE: January 10, 2013
CRITERIA: Awardee must be enrolled as college freshman at an
2013-2014school year, minimum GPA of 2.5, applicant must be African American,
Hispanic, Asian American or American Indian, must demonstrate the ability to write
clearlyin an autobiography.
AMOUNT: $1,500
APPLICATION: www.ohionews.org
DEADLINE: March 31, 2013
TYPE: TheOhio Association of Career Colleges and Schools Legislative Scholarship Program.
CRITERIA: The primary objective of these scholarships is to provide students with the education and
training necessary to obtain a job in an Ohio business or industry.
APPLICATION: www.ohiocareercolleges.org
DEADLINE: April15th, 2013
TYPE: AAANorthwest
AMOUNT: $1,000
CRITERIA: This award goes to aformer Safety Patrol Guard who has contributed to community
organizations,is involved in extracurricular activities, has a strong academic record and
willcontinue to pursue higher education.
APPLICATION: Availableat www.AAA.com/scholarship
DEADLINE: Applications due by March 22, 2013
TYPE: TheWood
CRITERIA: The person must be enrolled in EDUCATION and submit a questionnaire and THREE
letters of recommendation and an essay of 250-300 words stating applicant’s future goals
in education.
APPLICATION: Pleasesee Mrs. Reid
CRITERIA: Studentmust be African-American, must be eligible to graduate from a public high
schoolin 2013, provide proof of acceptance to an accredited post-secondaryinstitution of
higherlearning with the intention to complete a two-year or four-year degree prior to
awardconferral, and have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4 point scale.
APPLICATION: Availableat www.ohioschoolboards.org/ohio-black-caucus
DEADLINE: March 15th, 2013
TYPE: Four-WayTest Speech Contest, Rotary District 6600
TYPE: WoodCounty Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Scholarship
CRITERIA: Thisscholarship is for Wood County residents attending post-secondary education for
CriminalJustice related degree.
AMOUNT: $500
APPLICATION: Please see Mrs. Reid
TYPE: Sussle Scholarship
CRITERIA: Sussle is an encyclopedia of the things YOU care about. This is not your usual
scholarship. There is no application or essay, and it’s actuallyfun. By participating, you
will be posting your knowledge for the benefit of others, and in return, the best
contributor wll win the scholarship.
AMOUNT: $5,000
APPLICATION: www.Sussle.org
DEADLINE: June30th and December 31st of each year.
